The Republican Party continues to struggle with the issue of abortion, as highlighted by Ohio GOP Senate candidate Bernie Moreno’s recent comments suggesting that it is not important for older women. Democrats have been attacking Republicans on this issue, with many TV ads focusing on abortion. The GOP’s failure to respond effectively to these attacks in the past cost them seats in the Senate in 2022. Despite this, Republican Senate candidates have been slow to address the issue, with only a few mentioning abortion in TV ads.
On the other hand, Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining ground against former President Donald Trump in the polls. Harris has closed the gap on key issues like the economy and the border, and is also performing well on issues like abortion rights. However, Trump still has strong support among Latino voters, which could impact the outcome of the election. The race is described as a jump ball, with a slight advantage to Harris due to room for growth, but it is still a battle to define her with undecided voters.
In other news, both Trump and Harris are receiving presidential-level protection from the Secret Service due to threats, while a bipartisan report found mistakes in the Secret Service’s handling of the Trump assassination attempt. The House passed a funding bill to avert a government shutdown, while Harris outlined new investments in manufacturing.GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is leading a push to increase the number of Republican women in Congress, while Harris is receiving endorsements from celebrities despite opposition to her Middle East policy.
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